28 ways to practice radical self love

 Oh how I love the fall, especially the epic sunsets that happen here in the Bay Area. The long nights ahead are a time to slow down, rejuvenate, nurture, and reconnect with ourselves.Since this time of year naturally cultivates a desire to go within, it's a great time to begin or depend your self-love practice.

Here are a few ideas on how to practice radical self love this fall.

1. Choose rest & relaxation over the to do list.
2. Stop the glorification of busy, slow down and learn to say no.
3. What is your body craving? Listen. And give yourself what YOU need.
4. Let go of draining projects to make room for projects that light you up.
5. When making a decision begin asking yourself, “does this serve me?” If the answer is no, let to let it go.
6. Have a letting go ceremony. Spend time letting go of things (habits, people, ideas, etc) that will no longer serve you.
7. Forgive yourself. We’ve all done things in our past that we’re not proud of. It’s part of life. Learn to forgive yourself for these wrongs.
8. Write a self-love letter to yourself.
9. List at least 30 things you love about yourself.
10. Devote 10 days to loving yourself. This free 10 day self-love adventure will help you kickstart your self-love practice! Enroll today. 
11. Begin a daily journaling practice. Journaling has many positive benefits and through journaling you can gain a deeper understanding of who you are.
12. Have lazy afternoons.
13. Clear the calendar of the “to do’s” and carve time out for you to do whatever fills you up from the inside out.
14. Say NO to others so you can say YES to yourself.
15. Try a gentle yoga class.
16. Spend nights in instead of going out.
17. Take yourself on a date.
18. Give yourself permission to do nothing without feeling guilty.
19. Have a home spa day.
20. Make a self-love alter.
21. Sleep in on the weekends.
22. Eat more nourishing foods and drink more tea.
23. Spend the extra $10 when you get a mani/pedi for the extra 10 minute massage.
24. When you see your reflection in the mirror say, “I love you”.
25. Wear clothes that make you feel good. Get rid of any that don’t.
26. Surround yourself with inspiring, uplifting souls.
27. Say No (yes again, because it’s so dang important).
28. Fall in love with your flaws

What are your favorite ways to practice radical self-love? Let me know in the comments below.

XO, em